Is there any difference in the John Deere residential mowers and other residential mowers? I heard that they were all manufactured at the same place. Would there be a difference in that mower at the John Deere dealer and at Home Depot?

zero_turn_freak

04-04-2007, 11:05 AM

john deer residential compared to what other kinds of residential?

Raven386

04-04-2007, 11:07 AM

well if you're looking at a JD707(w/ 25hp) at HD and then you go to the JD dealer and look at a JD707(w/ 25hp) theyre going to be the same, price might be different.

okie2

04-04-2007, 11:19 AM

Compared to a Cub Cadet or Toro?

JimQ

04-04-2007, 12:03 PM

John Deere, Toro, and Cub Cadet are designed and manufactured by 3 totally independent companies. All three very respectable in their own right.

okie2

04-04-2007, 12:39 PM

Im trying to figure out which mower to get. I want a commercial but cant afford it. John Deere has some affordable ones. And there are some department store mowers. I would like to get a demo model. What do you think?

Raven386

04-04-2007, 01:00 PM

what size mower are you looking into getting?

okie2

04-04-2007, 01:11 PM

Well a small commercial mower around here would be grasshopper, john deere, dixie chopper. They are kind of pricey so I dont know. It would have to be a demo. Homeowner version would be cub cadet, husqvarna, toro, jd. Im looking for about a 48"-50" cut range. May even have to look at a used mower.

Raven386

04-04-2007, 11:09 PM

are you looking at ZTR's? or w/b's. you can get a good used w/b for pretty cheap.a residential mower will be cheaper but if you plan on using it everyday, its not going to last too long. JMO

lawnprosteveo

04-04-2007, 11:51 PM

Hey Okie,
Go to John Deere's webpage...they have a link to used equipment...there you will find some decent commercial mowers for sale. You can put in your area and some local dealers will pop up with some mowers. I saw a 48" Deere Quik Trak for sale..about $4200...last week. My opinion, steer clear of residential stuff if you can.:usflag: